Tyke the Elephant’s Last Day on Earth (VIDEO)
By 1994, an elephant named Tyke had been abused in the circus for years. The never-ending confinement was too much for her to bear. This is the story of Tyke’s last day on Earth:
Tyke killed a trainer and injured 13 others. She was then shot nearly 100 times and killed.
Twenty years later, Tyke’s story is a powerful reminder about the horrors that animals still face in circuses today. Don’t let Tyke be forgotten. Share her story right now.
Okha’s handler retired two other elephants, but she was left behind—lonely, chained, and abused for “entertainment.” YOU can help her reach safety.
She was crushed to death in front of her family. This incident and others around the world expose the sordid reality of exploiting animals for tourism.
Elephants like Viola don’t perform in circuses because they want to—they perform because they’re afraid of what will happen if they don’t.
